LAUNCH CENTER

Launch Image
Success
Tue Aug 24 2021
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

TJSW-7

Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

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(3:41 PM UTC)

Launch Window Start

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(3:30 PM UTC)

Launch Window End

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(4:25 PM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Long March 3B/E

Description:

The Long March 3B / E (G2) (CZ-3B / E) is one of the most successful medium-range launchers and the strongest variant of the CZ-3 series. It was specially developed for the transport of heavy communications satellites into a geostationary transfer orbit. The additional designation "E" stands for a higher payload fairing, stretched boosters and extended fuel tanks at the first stage, over the CZ-3B.

Long March 3B/E rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Government/Top Secret
  • Alleged Chinese classified geosynchronous satellite. Payload identity uncertain but might be an early warning satellite.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Xichang Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

Pad

Launch Complex 3 ( LC-3 ) ( LA-1 )